The lunar phases are divided into eight, the best known are the last quarter, new moon, waxing quarter and the full moonall can be observed month by month on specific days, according to studies of the Earth’s natural satellite.
Therefore, most months will have at least four lunar phases, although some may have more.
What is the New Moon?
The New Moon or new moon is the stage in which our natural satellite is in a position of 180°, aligned with the Sun and the Earth, located in the center. The visible side of the moon on our planet is completely dark, since the Sun’s rays hit the side of the Moon that we cannot perceive from Earth.
When will the next New Moon be in 2024?
The new moon takes place on day 0 of the lunation or synodic month, which lasts approximately 29.5 days. The following dates for perceive this phase of the Moon from Mexicoare:
- October 2 at 6:50 p.m.
- November 1 (time not specified)
- December 30 at 04:51 a.m.
According to data from the National Council of Humanities, Sciences and Technologies (Conacyt).
October Lunar Calendar
New Moon: October 2First Quarter Moon: October 10
Full Moon: October 17
Last Quarter Moon: October 24
​October’s Full Moon will be 16% brighter and larger
October’s Full Moon It is called the Hunter’s Moon because the light of this full moon allowed the night to extend hunting tasks during this time of year, just in the season of stocking up on food before the arrival of the cold.
However, this Full Moon can occur between October or November, being the next similar natural event that follows the Harvest Moon. The Full Hunter’s Moon is also known by other names such as the Icy Moon and the Migrating Moon.
Curious facts about the New Moon
Every year, there are twelve new moonsone for each month. That is, this phase repeats every 29.5 days. The year 2024 will be exceptional in that regard, providing an additional new moon in the month of December.
The Moon affects the Earth in several ways. The gravitational pull of our satellite that creates ocean tides rises and falls every 12.4 hours.
The height of those tides It also follows cycles of approximately two weeks, one lasting 14.8 days and driven by the combined attraction of the Moon and Sun, and another lasting 13.7 days, which is driven by the Moon’s position relative to the Sun. Earth’s equator.
Some pseudosciences associate the New Moon with ying energy and darkness. This means that it is synonymous with new beginnings and inaugurates a six-month period, ideal for starting new personal and professional projects.
